Activities in Bay Of Islands
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Dive North
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Fullers
Fullers runs full-day (adult/child $99/50) and half-day ($89/45) tours, taking in the Hole in the Rock off Cape Brett (passing through it if conditions are right) and stopping on an island. The full day ‘Cream Trip’ follows the old supply and mail route around the islands and includes dolphin swimming and boom netting (where you can get close to the critters while being dragged through the water in a net).
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Waka Tai-a-Mai
For a hands-on experience of the Maori culture, Waka Tai-a-Mai gives you the opportunity to paddle a traditional 50ft carved waka (canoe). Leaving from the Waitangi bridge, the journey heads up to the Haruru Falls before visiting a replica Maori village. The Ngapuhi hosts wear traditional garb and perform the proper karakia (incantations), as well as some excellent storytelling.
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Cape Reinga and 90 Mile Beach Tour from Bay of Islands
11 hours (Departs Paihia, Bay of Islands, New Zealand)
by Viator
Take an action-packed day trip from Paihia to the tip of New Zealand’s North Island on a guided tour of Cape Reinga! The Waverider coach, built to traverse sand…Not LP reviewed
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Bay of Islands Cape Brett 'Hole in the Rock' Cruise
by Viator
This is the most popular cruise in the Bay for a good reason! The modern high speed catamaran escorts you in comfort around the Bay, past sandy beaches, rocky o…Not LP reviewed
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Best of the Bay Supercruise - Original Cream Trip
7 hours (Departs Paihia or Russell, Bay of Islands, New Zealand)
by Viator
The only authentic "Cream Trip". Fullers Bay of Islands have been delivering mail and supplies to island residents, exclusively for over 100 years. See idyllic …
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Bay of Islands Tall Ship Sailing on R. Tucker Thompson including BBQ Lunch
by Viator
What better way to explore the peaceful waters of the Bay of Islands than by the "R. Tucker Thompson" tall ship. This replica of a 100 year old schooner looks j…
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Bay of Islands Full-Day Sailing including Lunch
7 hours (Departs Bay of Islands, New Zealand)
by Viator
Sail around the beautiful 144 islands on-board "Lion New Zealand", the late Sir Peter Blake's 80 foot maxi-yacht. Take the opportunity to join the crew and get …Not LP reviewed
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Cape Reinga Half-Day Tour including Scenic Flight
4 hours 30 minutes (Departs Paihia, New Zealand)
by Viator
Discover the rugged natural beauty of Cape Reinga, located on the tip of New Zealand's North Island. Perfect for those short on time who want to make the most o…Not LP reviewed
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Total Tours
Total Tours has full-day food, wine and craft tours ($99), half-day wine tours ($75) and evening Wine & Dine tours ($120), departing from Paihia’s Maritime Building.
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Dive HQ
Dive HQ offers combined reef and wreck trips to either the Canterbury or the Rainbow Warrior. Various PADI courses are available and gear can be hired.
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Bay of Islands Cruise and Scenic Helicopter Tour
6 hours (Departs Paihia, New Zealand)
by Viator
Experience the best of the Bay of Islands with a cruise and helicopter tour from Paihia. Hop aboard the sea shuttle for a scenic cruise out to the bay, and stop…Not LP reviewed
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Makana Confections
If you’re a recovering sugar junkie, you may need to drive into town with your eyes closed to avoid the boutique chocolate factory Makana Confections.
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Salt Air
Has scenic flights including a five-hour flight-and-4WD tour to Cape Reinga and Ninety Mile Beach ($395). Helicopter flights out to the Hole in the Rock cost $215.
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Bay of Islands and Hole in the Rock Scenic Helicopter Tour
20 minutes (Departs Paihia, New Zealand)
by Viator
Get bird’s-eye views of Cape Brett and the Hole in the Rock on a Bay of Islands scenic helicopter tour from Paihia. Take in the stunning scenery of the main gro…Not LP reviewed
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Get Fudged
If you’re a recovering sugar junkie, you may need to drive into town with your eyes closed to avoid the boutique chocolate factory Get Fudged.
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Kerikeri and Crafts Half-Day Tour from Bay of Islands
by Viator
Enjoy an afternoon at the charming and historic town of Kerikeri. Visit the Mission and Stone House to discover the Kerikeri’s colonial past and its wine making…
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Coastal Kayakers
Runs guided tours (half-/full-/two-day tours $60/80/130); minimum two people. Kayaks can also be rented (half-/full day $30/40).
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Kahu's Hire
In summer, weather permitting, Kahu's Hire rents kayaks or dinghies for around $12 an hour.
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Flying Kiwi Parasail
One-hour parasailing trips ($79 to $89), leaving from Paihia’s wharf hourly during summer.
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NZ Skydive
Operates from Haruru Falls or Kerikeri Airfields, offering 12,000ft tandem skydives ($299).
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Bay of Islands (Paihia) to Auckland One-Way Tour
4 hours (Departs Paihia, concludes Auckland, New Zealand)
by Viator
This tour is a great transport option to get back to Auckland if you have spent a few days in the Bay of Islands. The late afternoon departure time at 4:30pm al…
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